CVE-2024-7868: Uninitialized variable in Xpdf 4.05 due to invalid JPEG header

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2024-7868?

CVE-2024-7868 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution caused by the segfault.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7868?

To fix CVE-2024-7868, upgrade Xpdf to version 4.06 or later.

Q: What types of applications are affected by CVE-2024-7868?

CVE-2024-7868 affects applications using Xpdf versions up to 4.05 that process PDF files with DCT (JPEG) streams.

Q: Can CVE-2024-7868 lead to data breaches?

CVE-2024-7868 can potentially allow attackers to cause application crashes but does not inherently lead to data breaches.

Q: What is the impact of CVE-2024-7868 on system stability?

CVE-2024-7868 can cause instability in systems running vulnerable versions of Xpdf by leading to segmentation faults.

Published Aug 15, 2024

Updated

In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), invalid header info in a DCT (JPEG) stream can lead to an uninitialized variable in the DCT decoder. The proof-of-concept PDF file causes a segfault attempting to read from an invalid address.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Xpdfreader Xpdf<4.06

Event History

Aug 15, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:22 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:22 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·09:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7868?

CVE-2024-7868 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution caused by the segfault.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7868?

To fix CVE-2024-7868, upgrade Xpdf to version 4.06 or later.

What types of applications are affected by CVE-2024-7868?

CVE-2024-7868 affects applications using Xpdf versions up to 4.05 that process PDF files with DCT (JPEG) streams.

Can CVE-2024-7868 lead to data breaches?

CVE-2024-7868 can potentially allow attackers to cause application crashes but does not inherently lead to data breaches.

What is the impact of CVE-2024-7868 on system stability?

CVE-2024-7868 can cause instability in systems running vulnerable versions of Xpdf by leading to segmentation faults.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.